Accreditation

RCTRC is striving towards Accreditation!

We are in the process of applying!

We are currently seeking a donation for this process. The cost is $250.00 annually and an additional cost per rider and per volunteer.

History and Development of Standards

Through the Accreditation Program, North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) Member Centers have the chance to demonstrate their excellence in providing quality, professional therapeutic riding programs. This voluntary process recognizes operating centers that have met established industry standards. The Accreditation Program is a peer review process, where trained volunteers visit and evaluate centers according to administrative, facility and program standards. Centers that meet the accreditation requirements become accredited for a period of five years. The initial cost is $500.00 and then the center must continue to pay $125 annually.

NARHA promotes and supports therapeutic horseback riding programs throughout the United States and Canada. Since 1969, NARHA has helped therapeutic riding programs flourish throughout the country. The non-profit association is comprised of more than 500 riding centers. These centers range from small, one-person programs to large operations with several instructors and therapists. In addition to therapeutic riding, a center may offer any number of equine activities such as driving, vaulting, trail riding, competition or stable management.

To help ensure safe instruction, NARHA administers a certification program for riding instructors. Riding programs also have the chance to demonstrate their excellence in providing therapeutically valid services through NARHA's operating center accreditation program.

Through a wide variety of educational resources, the association helps individuals start and maintain successful riding programs. NARHA's standards for operating centers provide a basis for maintaining a safe therapeutic riding environment. The association also provides guidelines for selecting riders who are suitable and appropriate for therapeutic riding activities. Other educational resources include regional workshops, an annual conference and state/regional networks.

Ms. Boggess holds an individual membership with NARHA.

RCTRC is in the process of applying for accreditation through NARHA continues to maintain the standards as published in the 2008 Edition of the NARHA Standards & Accreditation Manual for NARHA Centers www.narha.org.

Donations . . .

Every little bit helps!

Through the adoption of one or more of our animals, you ensure that we can continue our services.

We operate on a minimal budget of @ $10,000 dollars per year.

Our exemption status is available for review.

Fundraising